We were honestly so pleasantly surprised by Taqueria Cuernavaca!…read more We're from San Diego, so we don't take Mexican food lightly--we're pretty spoiled when it comes to quality and flavor. But this spot completely exceeded our expectations. We ordered delivery, and even then, everything arrived fresh, well-packaged, and still absolutely delicious--which says a lot. The food was incredibly flavorful without being heavy or greasy (something that's hard to find). You could really taste the freshness in the ingredients, and every dish felt well-balanced and thoughtfully made. This is one of those places you don't necessarily expect to be that good, and then it totally delivers. We'll definitely be ordering again next time we're in Ventura!

Taqueria Cuernavaca is one of those neighborhood spots you're grateful to have nearby. Located…read moreright on the Avenue, it's easy, comforting, and consistently good. For me, one of the best indicators that the food is going to be amazing is when there are dish photos on the menu. That alone sets the tone. The fresh salsa bar is a standout, and yes, they have Mexican Coke and cervezas. On weekends, don't miss the white pozole with crunchy rolled taquitos filled with ricotta-style queso and all the fresh fixings. Add that chili oil and thank me later. I also love their tacos, especially the veggie ones. I'm not vegetarian, but they're that good. The ambiance is casual and welcoming. Clean, bright, and no-frills in the best way. It feels like a true neighborhood taquería where you can come as you are, whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to enjoy your meal. I recently learned this is their first location, which makes it even better. It's family-owned, now with four locations across Santa Barbara, Oxnard, and Ventura County, yet it still feels grounded and local. You can dine in, take out, or order delivery. The place is spotless, service is quick, and the staff is genuinely kind. A solid go-to for quality Mexican food that hits every time.

This is one of the newer Cuernavacas, after the initial location on the Avenue and one in Oxnard,…read morewhere Marshalls and Daiso are located. I've eaten at 3 of their locations, and perhaps this location may be slightly more geared to 'gringo' tastes. I had their breakfast burrito, and unlike most other tacquerias, they give you a lot of nice melted cheese. The beans didn't taste as salty or flavorful as some other taco places. But overall, very satisfying, just didn't have that fully tacqueria taste. I have really enjoyed their veggie Papas and rajas tacos at the Avenue location. This may be the best tacqueria for vegetarians, more options. Staff here tends to be younger (college ages), and generally very friendly. I actually sometimes just stop in for their Horchata. It's not homemade (as that is a very difficult drink to make!) but I find it satisfying. In general all the prices here are reasonable, less than some other places that are charging 15-17 for burritos. This is a strong recommendation if you are downtown and craving casual Mexican eats!

I blame my friends, Erica and Melissa, for introducing me to Taqueria Cuernavaca because I crave…read moretheir tacos a lot. Love this place. They serve really good food. Prior to me becoming a pescatarian I tried their birria tacos and loved them. Since becoming a pescatarian my go to taco is always their spicy shrimp taco. Flavors are delicious. My husband gets their papas con rajas taco and also craves it. We sometimes go out of our way to go get tacos from here because we love them that much. This location has outdoor and indoor seating. It is in downtown so you would need to park in near by parking lots or street and walk. Overall, we have enjoyed it and will continue coming here.

Just went this past Saturday for the second time about a year apart. Sat down around 1 to order…read moreand was informed they do happy hour on the weekends in the bar from noon to 3. Whoa! What a nice surprise. Got the guac, flautas (with the side of mole for two bucks), and taquitos. Everything was well made and tasted great. And for the price it made it even better. Parking was easy since it's off the main drag and I'd recommend getting over there to try it.

My family and I visited this place for happy hour. We were happy to finally make it here, as it had…read morebeen on my list of must-try places for years. The happy hour menu offered some great options. We decided to go with the fiesta platter, which included taquitos, flautas, empanadas, and nachos. Each item was delicious and perfectly cooked. I also had a margarita, which was just right with the perfect amount of tequila. The service was excellent, and we were seated outside, but the interior looked inviting. Overall, it was a fantastic place to enjoy happy hour.

First off, I wanna say that these are the most moist and tender tamales I've ever had. EVER. I…read moreordered the pork tamales. The meat was tender in that pork belly kind of way. They were full of wonderful and delicate flavor! Seriously, these tamales are dreamy! That's saying a lot considering I grew up eating tamales and even making tamales with family. These tamales are super authentic, like tasting Mexico. I also ordered the champurrado. It was wonderfully made: delicate chocolate flavor, with hints of cinnamon. Unlike some other champurrados I've had, this wasn't grainy but velvety smooth. It's made in house just like their tamales--not from a mix. And, like others mentioned in other reviews, the folks here are very sweet and they go the extra mile! Definitely my go-to for tamales and champurrado in Ventura!

The restaurant is big but it is mostly a kitchen. Ir seems most people order takeout. The service…read morewas prompt and friendly. I ordered my takeout from the counter and it was ready for me in less than 10 monutes. Unfortunately, my tamales were dry. I must have caught them on an off day because their reviews are outstanding. The rice and beans were tasty but was not memorable. I thought the price was reasonable. I'll try again sometime in the future. They have a great breakfast menu and would like to try their menudo on weekends.

One would never guess what is behind the simple Rumfish signage at the end of Main on Palm. My…read morefirst trip was years ago and I've been back several times since. It is great for any special occasion and offers inside and outside dining. I suggested this restaurant to my out of town guests to celebrate my dear friend's birthday. Rumfish did not disappoint. The Spring weather is beautiful in Ventura so we sat outside. Service is prompt and casual. It was crowded even on a Thursday evening, but the outdoor area is spacious. Everything from appetizers to dessert is fresh and first class. Seafood options are plentiful and seasoned perfectly. The only downside is that parking is limited - only one handicapped spot for two busy restaurants. No parking signs prevent street parking up Palm.

Rumfish y Vino for Mother's Day…read more We made a reservation a week before and only had to wait about 10 minutes past our time, which honestly was not bad for such a busy day. The restaurant has a really cute Mediterranean/Italian vibe with gorgeous lemon trees and comfy patio seating. It was chilly outside, but the heaters made it comfortable. Staff was friendly, just very busy because of the holiday. Food took around an hour, but understandable for Mother's Day. The food was excellent. I got the flatbread with apricot jam and bacon, and it was such a good mix of sweet and savory with fresh arugula on top. Definitely recommend it. My boyfriend got the wagyu burger medium with fries and everything was cooked perfectly and served hot. Other people at our table got shrimp and corn, fish tacos, and burgers, and everything looked really good. Great place, will come back

Super authentic and delicious Mexican food! Right on the…read moreAve, but very indiscreet, small sing above entrance door is only marker, windows are all tinted out from outside looking in. But worth the effort to locate!

Was craving authentic Mexican food on our recent trip down to Southern California, and discovered…read morethis place. As advertised, staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking is available in the rear one street over. Very safe with lots of spaces. I ordered the Fajita Burrito with carne asada. This is a basic presentation, and I cannot say enough good things about my meal. The vegetables were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of crunch and very fresh. The beef was so tender I would not have needed a knife to cut it. Very flavorful and not a lot of fat at all. Delicious. Mild salsa and guacamole is included. All for under $20.00 and home made chips and salsa are included. Very good salsa I opted to take home with me. The entree was quite generous and I took half of my burrito home with me. My only comment is the place is a bit small and rather dark as there are several TV's to watch sports. I do like sports but I prefer a bit more lighting to see what I am eating and how clean the establishment is. Otherwise I would have given a 5 star rating. I do need to mention the restroom was quite clean. Obvious to see this is a locals gathering spot. I'm sad the place is a four hour drive away as I would definitely make it a local favorite of my own if I lived closer.

My wife and I were honestly hesitant to try a newer modern Mexican spot in Ventura since we usually…read morestick to our favorite hole-in-the-wall places (Los Comales). Glad we gave Mother's Tacos a shot because we were pleasantly surprised. The food and drinks were both really good. The chicken mole was excellent, and the torta was a total hit. Even our 5-year-old loved it, which always says a lot. What stood out most though was our server, Cesar. He was fantastic from start to finish. Every recommendation he gave us was on point(including his surprise tequila recommendation), and he treated us with the kind of confidence and professionalism you'd expect from someone with years of hospitality experience. Dudes got old school server vibes that's rarely seen anymore! Super welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made the whole experience better. The decor is great, the vibe is cool, and because of Cesar we'll definitely be back.

Let's start with the good, the ambiance was nice, bathroom was clean and staff was wonderful. I…read morewent for my husband bday which was also on their 1 year anniversary. I'm not sure it my visit took a turn because it was the anniversary or what but we got there around 2:30pm, the waiter told us the happy hour was from 3-6pm if we wanted wait. We left and came back at 3:15pm. I asked for the happy hour menu and the waitress told me that it didn't start till 6pm and the waiter who told me had gone home, long story short she honored the happy hour prices. Due to it being the anniversary the elote wasn't being served. I asked for more horchata which they said they were out of till later. When we got the food, most of it was over salted. The chicharróns and dirt papas were too salty to finish. Even adding the salsas didn't temper down the salt or added flavor or spice to the food. The asada taco was the best thing we had. We also got 2 churros. I feel like they were to thick an not done all of the way through. Also heard they had an Oreo churros for later that day too. I'll give it another try because I really wanted the all the Mother's smoke and am hoping what I experienced was a one time situation. We will have to see...

If you're looking for legit Mexican food, Tacos Mendoza never disappoints. The asada burritos are…read moreamazing--perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. The chili verde is the bomb, rich and tender every time, and the tortas always hit the spot when you're craving something hearty. I've been coming here for a while now and the quality is always consistent. Great food, great flavor, and it keeps me coming back. Definitely one of my go-to spots whenever I'm in the mood for something satisfying!

terrible , was great for years ! dry dry wouldn't feed my dog the carne asada or pastor . Meat held…read moreover from lunch ? burrito packed with rice and beans and less meat . Customer service bad not worth the tip go to La Loma or the Taco Shop

Hands down the best Mole dishes in ventura county. Owned by…read morea sweet hardworking family. Its right on Main street. The food is simple yet so delicious and complex in its flavors. The mole never is sweet and savory. The Oaxaca mole is spicy (it'll make you perspire) But it's impossible to stop eating it. The corn tortillas are hand made and ridiculously good.

So we stopped here for a quick bite. We had steak nachos and the fish taco special…read more The food was average with no complaints or compliments. Basically a ok place to grab a bite.

Visiting from MT. Best tacos I have ever eaten!!! My new favorite place! Birria and Pastor pretty…read moredarn fantastic!

Amazing quesabirria tacos! We've been here a few times just for the birria and it's always been…read moregreat. This time I tried something else and got a pastor burrito (my favorite at any Mexican restaurant) and it was something special. My new favorite in town and a must go for anyone rolling through. The food comes out quick, less than 10 minutes every time we've been. Hope this place stays around a while! Also, the habanero salsa is amazing so give it a shot. It's really freaking hot but worth it.